"The legacy of
any composer is not to be found in fame or public exposure, but
in whether their music "speaks" to those who listen. For
Michael Tippett it was about a need "to sing songs", to
be true to himself. So too for Ian Venables, whose music stands
as a testament to the universality of human experience. He too "sings
songs" - his message though is simple - a desire to create
something of beauty that touches both the heart and mind".Graham Lloyd